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  • 1Department of Philosophy, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA 52803, USA. swiftandrewm@sau.edu

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Genetics
  • Criminology

Background:

  • A woman was murdered in a small town.
  • Autopsy revealed recent sexual activity.
  • The male partner was a person of interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the perpetrator of a murder through DNA analysis.
  • To assess the effectiveness of mass DNA screening in criminal investigations.

Main Methods:

  • Autopsy and forensic examination of the victim.
  • Voluntary DNA sample collection from 1500 males in the town.
  • DNA profile comparison against crime scene evidence.
  • Inclusion of DNA data in national databases.

Main Results:

  • No DNA match was found among the 1500 town males.
  • The perpetrator was not identified within the surveyed population.
  • DNA profiles were entered into the FBI database for future investigations.

Conclusions:

  • Mass DNA screening can exclude a large population from suspicion.
  • The perpetrator remains unidentified within the town.
  • Utilizing national DNA databases aids ongoing criminal investigations.